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Expect longer than normal wait times at Island Emergency Departments
2022-06-30
As we head into the holiday weekend, Islanders are asked to expect longer than normal wait times for treatment in Emergency Departments. “Our Emergency Departments have already been short staffed this summer, but the problem is pronounced as we see an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the general...
Join us for a public meeting about virtual health care on PEI
2022-06-14
Health PEI will hold a series of public meetings about the use of virtual health care on Prince Edward Island. The feedback from these meetings will complement information gathered through the Virtual Care Patient Survey . The meetings will be held virtually on:, Wednesday, June 22, from noon until...
Health PEI moving to appointment-based COVID-19 testing on June 8
2022-06-06
Health PEI COVID-19 testing sites are moving to appointment-based testing beginning Wednesday, June, 8. Beginning Tuesday, June 7, people who need a COVID-19 test will be able to go online at skipthewaitingroom.com/ to schedule their swab for June 8. Those without internet access may call 1-844-975...
Islanders invited to take survey on virtual health care
2022-06-02
Health PEI is inviting all Islanders aged 18 and up to take a survey about virtual health care. The Virtual Care Patient Survey is voluntary, and all responses are anonymous. The survey will take 5 to 7 minutes to complete. The information gathered will help Health PEI improve virtual care...
Health PEI notifying public of privacy breach affecting 4,000 patients and 1,200 staff
2022-06-01
Health PEI is notifying the public of a recent privacy breach as the result of a stolen laptop. In early April, an employee’s laptop was stolen, containing information about more than 4,000 patients and more than 1,200 Health PEI employees. The laptop theft was reported to police the following...
COVID-19 testing sites hours update
2022-05-27
Health PEI testing sites will be closed on Monday, May 30, due to required electrical system upgrades. In order to accommodate Islanders who require a COVID-19 test at a testing clinic, additional hours are being added to testing sites across the province on Sunday, May 29. The hours for May 29...
New Health PEI visitor protocols increase access to partners in care and visitors
2022-05-27
Health PEI has updated its COVID-19 visitor protocol to align with the changing COVID-19 situation. “Our new visitor protocol increases access to partners in care and family for patients, residents and clients, which is an important aspect of care,” said Marion Dowling, Chief Nursing and...
Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes
2022-05-18
A new program will help fund sensors that allow people with diabetes and their health care team better monitor their sugar levels. Over 15,000 Islanders live with diabetes, a chronic disease where the body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. On average, 860...
COVID-19 testing clinics schedule update beginning May 16, 2022
2022-05-13
Health PEI advises that the schedule for COVID-19 testing sites will be modified starting May 16, 2022., Borden Carleton, 20 Dickie Rd:, CLOSING May 16 *additional hours added to schedule at Slemon Park location, Summerside, Slemon Park:, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m...
Health PEI introducing new day program for acute mental health patients
2022-05-10
Health PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions division is introducing a new 12-space acute day program and consolidating acute mental health care beds in order to help improve patient care and increase access to acute inpatient and psychiatry services. The new Partial Hospitalization Program will...